Abstract
Purpose in life is linked with numerous positive outcomes among adolescents and emerging adults. Peer relationships may play an important role in the cultivation of purpose, especially among first-generation college (FGC) students. The present study examined the association between the quality of peer relationships and commitment to purpose among students from three universities (N = 195). Analyses also examined whether FGC student status moderated this association. The results indicated that the quality of peer relationships significantly predicted commitment to purpose. FGC status moderated this association; high-quality relationships with peers helped close the gap in purpose commitment between FGC students and their counterparts.
Highlights
According to employment rates based on educational attainment, the necessity to secure a postsecondary degree is greater than ever before [1]
Research shown relationships mayplay playan animportant important role role in cultivating purpose [23,25]. This may be true among college students, as peer relationships are linked with positive development among college students [33,34,35,36]
The present study examined whether high-quality peer relationships predicted a greater commitment to purpose among college students from three universities across the United
Summary
According to employment rates based on educational attainment, the necessity to secure a postsecondary degree is greater than ever before [1]. While the percentage of American adults who hold a bachelor’s degree has steadily increased over time, the proportion of first-generation college (FGC) students has declined. FGC students are both less likely to enroll in postsecondary education and less likely to complete their degrees than their continuing-generation peers [2]. Of FGC students hold more than USD 25,000 f debt compared to their second-generation college student peers (56%) [3,4]. In light of these formidable challenges, research is needed on factors that promote students’ pursuit of postsecondary education and rates of confidence in their degrees
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